Des Moines – October 14, 2026 -- The U.S. FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine has approved Kemin Industries' chromium propionate as a source of organic chromium in broiler breeder chicken and laying hen diets, extending its approved use to seven animal categories.

Chromium propionate is now cleared for swine, broiler chickens, cattle, horses, growing turkeys, broiler breeder chickens and laying hens. Kemin says its KemTRACE® Chromium is the only FDA-reviewed source of chromium propionate on the market and has been fed to millions of animals worldwide.

Kemin's research base of more than 30 years supported the FDA decision

Kemin conducted the research that served as the basis for the approval. The company says peer-reviewed studies across species show chromium can reduce cortisol, the hormone secreted in response to stress. That reduction may limit the effects of stress events such as extreme heat or cold, diet changes and disease challenges.

Atlanta – October 14, 2026 -- Solv Wellness, a women's health company focused on perimenopause and menopause, has appointed Christine Vaccaro, DO, FACOG, MSCP, as its first Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.

Vaccaro will advise the company on its menopause education strategy and support educational initiatives for patients and healthcare professionals. She will also contribute to patient and clinician resources and represent the company in select media, speaking and educational programs.

Appointment targets a documented menopause education gap

The company cites two data points behind the move. Fewer than one in three U.S. OB/GYN residency programs offer a dedicated menopause curriculum, according to a 2023 study in the journal Menopause. Only about half of women going through menopause have consulted a health professional about it, according to a 2024 AARP survey.

Scottsdale – – October 14, 2026 -- Senior Helpers has given its highest honor, the Founders Award, to multi-unit franchisees Tiffany and Shaun Phelan, the first couple to receive it, for operating four locations across Arizona and California.

The Phelans own two locations in Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona, and two in Clovis and Visalia, California. The award goes to owners who champion the brand's programs, support fellow owners and earn the trust of families in their communities. Senior Helpers presented it at its recent annual conference.

Shaun Phelan opened the first Senior Helpers franchise in 2007 and is the longest-tenured owner

Shaun Phelan opened the Scottsdale location in 2007. Tiffany joined the corporate team that same year before opening her first location in the Fresno area. She now leads dementia training for family caregivers and firefighters in California and Arizona. All four locations serve veterans through VA contracts.

New York – October 14, 2026 -- The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation have launched Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services, a $50 million initiative that will award grants of $500,000 to $2 million to organizations helping city governments deploy artificial intelligence, with a target of reaching up to 100 million urban residents.

Global open call runs from October 14 to November 29, 2026

The call is open to eligible nonprofit and civil society institutions that work with city governments. Every project must be led by an eligible organization, include a committed city government partner and serve a charitable purpose. Applicants who advance from the initial submission will be invited to a next selection stage.

Taipei – October 14, 2026 -- The 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) recorded more than 50,000 visits over three days, with attendees from 64 countries, before concluding on September 19.

Twelve government agencies co-organize three-pavilion expo

TIE ran under the theme "AI-Powered Innovation | Driving a Sustainable Future". It was co-organized by 12 government agencies and included three pavilions plus an Invention Competition Area. Exhibits covered energy, cybersecurity, healthcare and disaster prevention, with an emphasis on practical applications and industry adoption.

Innovation Economy Pavilion targets semiconductors and smart manufacturing

The Innovation Economy Pavilion showcased technologies in semiconductors, smart manufacturing, net-zero sustainability and precision health, along with emerging cross-sector applications. It focused on how AI can address industry needs.

Chicago – October 14, 2026 -- Bruce ATS has raised its share of reported overnight U.S. equities notional across the three leading alternative trading systems from 9.7% in Q1 2026 to over 20% in Q4 to date, and compliance and trade analytics provider S3 has now connected to its market data feed.

Bruce Markets, which operates the overnight venue, said the integration gives S3 clients a more comprehensive view of overnight U.S. equity prices and liquidity. Bruce Markets also said the feed helps clients prepare for potential regulatory expectations around off-hours trading.

Bruce ATS volume grew 144% in Q2 2026, outpacing the overnight market

According to the Bruce Q2 Overnight Market Review, activity across the three leading overnight ATSs reached 11.14 billion shares and $391.2 billion in notional value in Q2 2026. That was up 34% and 59% from Q1, respectively.

Paris – October 14, 2026 -- Dilmah has reached the SIAL For Change final as one of just five large companies selected from 226 entries worldwide, while three of its products were also chosen for SIAL's innovation selection.

Three Dilmah products enter the SIAL Innovation Area

An independent jury of international food-industry experts judged entries on originality, technical innovation and sustainability impact. The selected products will be showcased in the dedicated SIAL Innovation Area:

Shenyang – October 14, 2026 -- Neusoft Corporation (SSE: 600718) has been named to the 2026 IDC China FinTech Power Force 50, a ranking by International Data Corporation (IDC) limited to technology providers with large-scale service capabilities and proven, mature business models.

IDC screens candidates against four criteria

The ranking evaluates verified business maturity and market adoption, end-to-end full-link service delivery, independent technology development and regulatory compliance competence, and industry impact and ecosystem contribution.

Vienna – October 14, 2026 -- Viewpointsystem has launched an eye-tracking module that delivers up to 15 times longer battery runtime than conventional processing on a connected device, according to the company's performance measurements. The Digital Iris Module runs the complete image-based eye-tracking pipeline at 140 Hz on an ultra-low-power Ensemble microcontroller (MCU) from Alif Semiconductor, inside the glasses frame.

Power consumption, heat generation and limited space have so far made eye tracking hard to add to lightweight smart glasses, the company said. Conventional systems send images from eye-facing cameras to a main application processor in the glasses or a connected device. Processing those streams draws power, generates heat and adds system complexity.

Stamford – October 14, 2026 -- Aircastle reported net income of $69 million on total revenues of $283 million for the three months ended August 31, 2026, with $38 million in gains on aircraft sales contributing to the result.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $247 million. CEO Mike Inglese said strong travel demand and constrained aircraft supply continue to support lease rates and asset values.

Aircastle acquires five aircraft for $269 million while selling 11 for $243 million

The lessor acquired five aircraft during the quarter, including three Airbus A321neo and one Boeing 737MAX8. Year-to-date aircraft acquisitions total $386 million.

It sold 11 aircraft and other flight equipment for proceeds of $243 million. New technology aircraft made up 54% of the fleet's net book value as of August 31, 2026.